He gently placed his hand over the collar of his shirt, which was only covered by a single layer of clothing, and clenched his fist slightly.
Perhaps there is no way to save Baili Chen, but does she really want to help him in this way? Does she really want to?
No! She's a modern special agent, not a conservative ancient person. She doesn't need to adhere to the traditional virtues of marriage, such as not being allowed to meet men before marriage, let alone have any physical intimacy. She's different from the people here. Saving lives is the priority, isn't it? Since Baili Chen has helped her so many times and saved her from danger multiple times, she has to help him no matter what. It's just a matter of exposing herself; it's not a big deal. Ouyang Yue's belief is that if an enemy owes her a hundred, she repays a thousand; if a benefactor gives her a thousand, she repays ten thousand. Now is the time to fulfill that belief. Besides, once she saves Baili Chen's life, they'll be even. She can easily shirk any future responsibilities. This Baili Chen is very difficult to deal with, and she doesn't know what his intentions are towards her. It's better to repay her debt of gratitude sooner rather than later.
Ouyang Yue took a deep breath, then exhaled heavily, and looked at Baili Chen, saying, "I've repaid you today, so we're even now. Remember that."
As he spoke, he forcefully pried open Baili Chen's clothes. Baili Chen whimpered in dissatisfaction, then collapsed into the dry grass, curled up, his face cold and pained.
Ouyang Yue gritted her teeth, slowly took off her single layer of clothing, then her undergarment and shorts, and then stripped Baili Chen naked as well. She took a deep breath, straightened Baili Chen and held him in her arms, finally covering herself with the clothes they had taken off. Ouyang Yue kept muttering, "This is just repaying a debt of gratitude, this is just repaying a debt of gratitude, it's nothing! It's nothing!"
Her face was cold and aloof. From her past life to this one, she had never been so close to any man, so naked. It would be strange if she could accept it without any problem. She felt veins throbbing on her forehead, and she even had the urge to get up immediately. Baili Chen's shivering, however, had noticeably subsided, and he even let out a few comfortable moans, immediately causing Ouyang Yue to put her hand back down. Her arm was resting across Baili Chen's chest, and she could clearly feel the coldness of his body, which made her shiver as well.
Gradually, however, the feeling improved. Instinctively, Baili Chen wrapped his arms tightly around Ouyang Yue's waist, pulling her towards his chest. Ouyang Yue gasped, but Baili Chen held her tightly. His expression calmed, and he even seemed to comfortably smile, his nose twitching a few times as his breathing became easier. Clearly, this method of using body heat was effective for Baili Chen. Without any other tools, Ouyang Yue could only choose this method to help him.
However, Ouyang Yue stared blankly. Although she was young and her chest was still small, this still wasn't quite right... She kept trying to reassure herself. This was just her saving someone; she was acting out of kindness, repaying a debt. After today, they would be even. This one time would resolve all the previous troubles, and she wouldn't have to deal with Baili Chen, who had ulterior motives towards her. Wasn't that killing two birds with one stone? Since she was willing to offer herself, she shouldn't worry about anything else. Anyway, it was just this once, just this once. After that, they would be even. That was it. Don't worry about this damned man pressing on her chest; she couldn't care less.
Of course I care!
Ouyang Yue gritted her teeth, but there was nothing she could do. She felt extremely frustrated and thought that when this guy recovered tomorrow, she would definitely give him a good beating to vent her anger. Even if they had nothing to do with each other in the future, she couldn't let this guy off so easily.
"Hmm~" Baili Chen groaned comfortably in his sleep. Ouyang Yue's lips curled into a cold smile. Very well, this guy agreed on his own. He won't blame her later.
Poor Baili Chen was thus targeted and thought about all night.
Baili Chen felt he had slept incredibly comfortably, the most comfortable he had ever felt in his life. He was so lazy that even his toes were slightly curled, so comfortable that he didn't want to get up, open his eyes, or wake up. The feeling was simply wonderful. In his hazy state, he seemed to feel a persistent high fever, and later, it seemed that his chills also flared up. After tossing and turning for a long time, he felt his mind was becoming muddled. Was he going to go crazy? As he drifted into unconsciousness, he seemed to think for a moment, "Who would have thought that a chill attack could feel so comfortable?"
He now only felt something soft and fluffy in his arms, with an alluring fragrance that made him groan comfortably even in his dreams; it was simply wonderful.
Wait! It's so soft... How come something so soft is in his arms...?
Baili Chen snapped back to reality, his eyes widening. He gasped when he saw what was in his arms: a jet-black head, below which lay a snow-white shoulder, tinged with a pale pink. Baili Chen held his breath, lowering his head slightly. Seeing Ouyang Yue's slightly furrowed brows, his heart skipped a beat. Looking more closely at their current situation, he realized they were completely naked, pressed together in an embrace!
Baili Chen bit his lip tightly, his heart filled with complex emotions. He wanted to laugh, but he held it back for fear of waking Ouyang Yue. Yet, a different emotion stirred within him. He finally understood why he felt comfortable during the later stages of his cold attack last night. This little woman had actually used this method to relieve his cold. Baili Chen pursed his lips, looking into Ouyang Yue's eyes, which were incredibly gentle, so gentle they seemed to overflow with tears.
A woman's reputation is her life, and even though she has an unusual personality, this is something that no ordinary woman could do. The fact that she was willing to help her in this critical moment made Baili Chen feel sweeter than if he had drunk honey. The sweetness was so deep that it went straight to his heart.
Moreover, the more he looked at her, the more he felt that his woman was perfect in every way. Most rich young ladies would be so reserved and might just abandon him. If his cold illness flared up and Leng Shi wasn't there to prepare medicine and detoxify him, he might die. If it weren't for his woman, wouldn't he be finished?
He gripped Ouyang Yue's waist tightly, feeling the smooth and delicate skin beneath his hands, and couldn't help but touch it a few more times. His breathing became heavier, but the corners of his mouth gradually widened into a smile.
Baili Chen lay on the weeds, swaying his head slightly, his nose practically pointing to the sky with happiness. In the end, he actually hummed an off-key tune.
Ouyang Yue groggily hummed in response, seemingly showing signs of waking. Her thick, curled eyelashes fluttered slightly, slowly parting her eyes a crack. At first, everything was white. She paused, then her mind began to race. She thought about why she had come to Tianshan, how the Bloodthirsty Alliance had forced her in, causing her to fall into the cave, oh, how she had passed through the Five Elements Formation, then encountered wolves and fallen into the swamp, how Baili Chen's wound had reopened, how she had developed a high fever… and then… and then she…
Ouyang Yue's eyes widened suddenly, only to see a handsome face magnified in front of her, smiling like a spring breeze, with joy in his eyes and brows, his eyes sparkling like stars, his nose high and straight, and his lips red and alluring. Who else could it be but Baili Chen!
However, the next second, just as Ouyang Yue was about to explode in anger, Baili Chen's handsome face grew larger and larger, and finally, he pouted his red lips and landed on her forehead in a very natural and graceful manner.
Ouyang Yue was stunned for a moment, looking at Baili Chen's gentle gaze, the gradual curve of his lips, and their bodies still pressed tightly together. Then she saw Baili Chen open his red lips and say with a warm smile, "Wife, you're awake!"
☆、110、Ruined Baili Chen!
Ouyang Yue's first reaction was to extend her arm, clench her fist, and deliver a merciless punch to Baili Chen.
"Bang!"
"Ouch!"
As a result, Baili Chen covered his eye, which had been hit, and cried out in pain before squatting on the ground and refusing to get up.
Ouyang Yue was stunned after hitting Baili Chen. Her previous reaction was a reflexive response to self-protection as a woman. Normally, she would have reacted immediately. Even when she argued with Baili Chen, she rarely resorted to violence, especially not with heavy blows. After all, Baili Chen was the seventh prince of the dynasty, and injuring or crippling him would be a huge problem. However, things happened too quickly, partly because she had been trained too well in her previous life and reacted too quickly. The punch just flew out like that.
Baili Chen suddenly raised his head, angrily lowered his hand and looked at Ouyang Yue, only to see that his right eye was already bruised. He seemed hesitant to open it, and when he opened it slightly, he squinted again, and said with dissatisfaction, "You...you...why did you hit me?"
Ouyang Yue sat up abruptly: "Why did I hit you? Don't you know? You..." Ouyang Yue gritted her teeth and said. She didn't regret hitting Baili Chen at all. After all, Baili Chen's previous behavior was no different from that of a lecher. Giving him a black eye was too lenient. But as she sat up, she suddenly saw Baili Chen staring blankly at her. Ouyang Yue's heart tightened, and she quickly lay back down on the ground, covering herself with all her clothes to hide her naked body. Veins were bulging on her forehead, and the grinding sound of the stone echoed in the cave, which was quite eerie.
Baili Chen pursed his lips and silently lay back down on the grass. After a moment of silence, Baili Chen said, "Wife... are you angry..."
Ouyang Yue lay on the grass, feeling the dry grass scratching her face. She simply rolled her eyes and ignored him. Baili Chen sighed, "Wife, don't be angry. I don't know much about what happened last night either. I just woke up this morning and found you in my arms, both of us naked and pressed together. I thought I was delirious from the fever last night and did something foolish. Sigh... It's all my fault, all my fault..." As he spoke, he carefully looked at Ouyang Yue, but saw that the latter was lying on the ground, motionless and silent, without even a trace of expression. His heart skipped a beat.
Although he felt no remorse or regret whatsoever, men and women feel differently in these matters. He figured his wife was probably torn between her inner turmoil and was too embarrassed to answer him. While Baili Chen had never been with a woman, it didn't mean he was completely ignorant in this area. He immediately began to fantasize about Ouyang Yue's current inner turmoil. After a while, he felt a deep, even breathing beside him. Baili Chen paused, blinked, and gently turned Ouyang Yue's body. He saw that she was asleep, her eyes half-closed, her brows furrowed with worry. He gently stroked her face, and Ouyang Yue's expression had become calm and peaceful.
Baili Chen was somewhat surprised. He had seen Ouyang Yue's alert and courageous demeanor before, but he hadn't expected her to fall asleep at such a time. However, thinking about the dangers of the trip to Tianshan, and how he could still vaguely recall Ouyang Yue's care for him last night despite being delirious with fever, he realized that Ouyang Yue hadn't slept much either, so it was understandable that she was so tired.
Baili Chen smiled and, with a flick of his arm, pulled Ouyang Yue into his embrace. His arm draped behind her back, and his hand naturally encircled her waist. The feeling of her waist was astonishing; it was so slender it seemed one could grasp it in one hand. Her skin was incredibly smooth and soft, unlike the women in the palace who went to great lengths to maintain their figures. She was truly a darling of heaven. He decided he would join in the ranks of those who cared for his wife's skin. It felt so wonderful to touch, and he would be the direct beneficiary. Therefore, it was only right that he take care of her.
Baili Chen, lost in thought, narrowed his eyes slightly and carefully pulled back the clothes covering Ouyang Yue. He cautiously glanced at Ouyang Yue's not-so-perky chest, blinking and taking a second look, a thought swirling in his mind. His wife was only twelve years old; her height could still grow, maybe another half a head. But her chest needed to grow a bit more. Looking at his wife's delicate, white hands, which were currently only enough for her to hold, it wasn't enough for him. It would be just right when it was large enough for him to grasp. Too big wouldn't be good, too small wouldn't be good either; it just needed to be just right for him.
Baili Chen frowned. He remembered when he was young, he had overheard two palace maids discussing the secrets of how the women there enlarged their breasts while hiding in the back garden. There must be many such secret methods in the palace; he'd get them all for his wife when the opportunity arose. Baili Chen's eyes crinkled into a smile, the curve resembling a cunning fox that had just devoured its prey. His smile was utterly lewd, a far cry from his former proud and elegant princely demeanor. If anyone saw him like this, they'd surely think he was possessed!
"Hehehe...hehehe...hehe..."
A chilling laugh suddenly echoed from inside the cave. Ouyang Yue frowned and opened her eyes, only to see Baili Chen standing there, seemingly lost in thought, his lips almost pointing to the sky. She said coldly, "What are you laughing at? Are you possessed? Don't bother me, go away."
Baili Chen immediately turned his head and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Hey, hey, my wife, don't be angry. I won't laugh anymore. You can continue sleeping."
Ouyang Yue frowned at her: "You woke me up, how can I sleep? And you're not allowed to call me wife, I have nothing to do with you."
Baili Chen was taken aback and exclaimed in surprise, "How could we not be related? Didn't we do *that* last night? Maybe you're already carrying my child."
Ouyang Yue stared at him with a dark expression: "Who told you about this or that? There was nothing. We didn't cause any trouble. You were cold last night, so I had to think of this way to warm you up."
Baili Chen looked at her with a conflicted expression, his eyes clearly showing disbelief. He pursed his lips slightly and asked, "Is this true?"
Ouyang Yue nodded naturally: "Of course, what would be the point of me lying to you?" Ouyang Yue looked at Baili Chen indifferently, "Shouldn't a man clean up this kind of thing and leave? I don't need you to come up with an excuse to leave now. I don't need you to take responsibility for me. Is there anything you're not satisfied with?"
"Dissatisfied? Of course I'm dissatisfied!" Baili Chen roared inwardly. What did he mean by a man should just take advantage of something and leave? He didn't feel that way at all. Besides, he hadn't even gotten anything yet; leaving would be a huge loss. No, he never intended to just take advantage and leave; he wanted to take responsibility. Baili Chen immediately said in a deep voice, "I didn't say I wouldn't take responsibility."
Ouyang Yue shook her head: "Yes, you didn't say that I don't need you to take responsibility, is that alright? This is a good thing for you."
Baili Chen frowned, but then smiled: "Oh, how is this a good thing for me?"
Ouyang Yue said, "You are the seventh prince of the current dynasty. In the future, you will have a lot of virtuous concubines and beautiful wives at home. If you are tied down and kept by someone early on, you will not be able to enjoy the wild flowers outside. You will be very unhappy, and I will be very unhappy too. Who knows what unpredictable things might happen then? Moreover, your royal family will not allow you to marry only one person. I am the kind of person who is determined to do what I set my mind to. I will absolutely not allow any outsiders to be my future husband. Otherwise, I will castrate him and make him a eunuch. No one wants such a thing to happen, right?"
Baili Chen suddenly sneered: "That's right, so you want to find a little man, so he'll be completely devoted to you, and you won't have to worry about him finding other women. Let me tell you, as long as a man wants to, he can have an affair in any situation. As for me, what kind of woman haven't I seen in the palace? If I'm not tempted, even the Heavenly King himself couldn't tempt me. You don't even understand this, yet you want to have an affair behind my back?"
Ouyang Yue frowned: "What do you mean by having an affair? My future husband and I are having an affair."
Baili Chen growled, "Your future husband can only be me. Of course, it's an affair. You can only think of me. You're not allowed to think of any other man. If you do, it's an affair!"
Ouyang Yue laughed in anger: "Who said you are? I said you're not, so you're not." At the same time, she felt that Baili Chen's logic was also a bit off. Thinking about other men behind her back, and calling it cheating before even taking any action, how domineering must this man be? Doesn't he know that she hates men who don't respect women the most?
Baili Chen's eyes were dark and deep, like a black vortex that could suck people into a bottomless abyss at any moment. He gritted his teeth slightly and said, "I said no, and that's final. You'll have to learn your lesson." He lowered his head to kiss her, but Ouyang Yue was prepared and blocked him with her hand, covering his face. Baili Chen was furious and stuck out his tongue to lick Ouyang Yue's palm.
Ouyang Yue felt as if her heart had been tickled by a few feathers, and even her arms went numb. It was as if her heart had been gripped by an itch. She couldn't describe the feeling; it was strange and annoying, yet there was an inexplicable sensation that left her speechless.
After licking her palm, Baili Chen actually bit her palm like a whetstone. Ouyang Yue's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately withdrew her hand, turning her face away at the same time.
"Ugh!" Baili Chen reacted instinctively, slamming his face into the hay. It didn't hurt, but it was incredibly embarrassing. He gritted his teeth, his eyes growing darker, and his expression turning particularly cold. He then heard Ouyang Yue beside him say, "We can't be together. Our social statuses are too different; we're destined never to be. Besides, I'm naturally averse to trouble. I especially dislike people like you who are constantly surrounded by admirers. So don't do anything unnecessary. You're only clinging to me because you can't have me right now. When you meet someone better, you'll forget me and treat today as a joke. So don't rush to make any promises. No one can guarantee the future, but the promise I want is one that, once made, cannot be broken. I will never tolerate betrayal in my life."
Baili Chen turned his head and saw Ouyang Yue's eyes slightly gazing out of the cave, lost in thought. A thought flashed through Baili Chen's mind, and he suddenly remembered what had happened before. Ouyang Yue had suddenly become the ugliest woman in the capital, constantly ridiculed. He had initially thought of her as an arrogant and foolish woman, but a report from one of his subordinates had inadvertently revealed something strange, leading him to notice her. Ouyang Yue was right; given his status and her status as the daughter of a general, they seemed similar, but in reality, there was a vast difference between them. A prince's wife could be a military general or a civil official, but both required the support of a powerful family. While the General's Mansion was quite famous, its resources couldn't compare to those of the large and powerful mansions in the capital.
But he didn't care. He didn't want the throne. He didn't need to marry women he didn't like for the sake of the throne. All he wanted was someone who could stand by his side no matter what, someone who wouldn't be like those infatuated young ladies in the capital, weak and needing his care. More importantly, he really liked Ouyang Yue. He couldn't explain the feeling, but he knew he had made up his mind about this woman.
"You distrust me so much that you think I won't be your future?"
Ouyang Yue turned her head and asked him in return, "Then what makes you think I should believe you? A man's sweet talk is the least trustworthy thing."
Yes, Ouyang Yue had already been jilted by Hong Yicheng, so she had naturally heard his sweet words. Hong Wantang's rise to power was due to Ouyang Yue's flattery of Ouyang Zhide, who then acted as a go-between in court. Combined with Hong Wantang's subservient behavior before the Crown Prince, it was no surprise that Hong Yicheng had already showered her with sweet talk. So, was she thinking about Hong Yicheng just now? The man who abandoned her—she actually still remembered him, and was she so infatuated?!
Baili Chen clenched his fists, his face darkening: "I will kill Hong Yicheng as soon as I return to the capital." His tone was so forceful that he seemed to want to grind his teeth into pieces as if he were Hong Yicheng.
Ouyang Yue was stunned for a moment before realizing that Baili Chen had misunderstood. She didn't want to explain, but seeing his expression, she knew it would be terrible if he ruined her plans. So she could only say, "When did I say I was thinking about Hong Yicheng? Don't overthink it."
Baili Chen's expression grew colder and sharper: "I know you're thinking about him, otherwise why did you refuse so quickly? Weren't you afraid I'd kill him in a fit of rage? Hmph, you really care about him, huh? That ungrateful, philandering, shameless man, you're still thinking about him."
Ouyang Yue's expression also darkened: "He is shameless, but not as shameless as you. At least he has never touched me."
"What did you say? You still want him to touch you? I'll tear him to pieces when I get back!" Baili Chen was so angry he was almost out of his mind. He slammed his fist on the ground, and a bruise immediately appeared on the back of his hand. Ouyang Yue's eyes twitched as she looked at him. "Don't think nonsense. I don't like Hong Yicheng at all. It's just that his broken engagement and betrayal made me hate him. I'm going to punish him myself."
"Hmph! Is that so? The deeper the love, the harsher the criticism. The more you want to punish him yourself, the more you care about him, right?" Baili Chen looked at Ouyang Yue with a cold, wicked gaze. Seeing Baili Chen's jealous expression, Ouyang Yue was speechless. She really couldn't communicate with this man. "Think whatever you want."
As she spoke, she turned away from Baili Chen, who gritted his teeth in anger, lay back down, and grumbled. However, as he gradually calmed down, he realized what had happened. Back at the Ning residence, it was Ouyang Yue who had personally sent Ouyang Hua to Hong Yicheng's bed. If she truly liked him, she would never have done it. On the contrary, she would have hated him and acted purely out of revenge.
Baili Chen felt a little better, but seeing Ouyang Yue's back, he was troubled. He had misunderstood, but his dear wife was angry. It was really difficult to handle.
Ouyang Yue frowned, and after a moment she heard a low voice from behind: "Wife~"
She wondered what kind of trouble Baili Chen was causing this time, and ignored him. She found it strange that when she first met him, he was so reserved and noble, and in their subsequent interactions, he consistently displayed the dignity and status of a prince. But everything changed after he pretended to faint at Langhuan Jade Pavilion. She discovered that he was actually a scoundrel at heart, someone she couldn't shake off once she got involved with him, and she was furious.
"My wife~"
Ouyang Yue kept her eyes closed and remained silent.
"Wife~" Baili Chen continued to call out tirelessly, but Ouyang Yue lowered her chin and kept her eyes closed without saying a word.
"My wife, did nothing really happen last night? I'm a bit groggy and don't remember very clearly." Baili Chen suddenly changed the subject, returning to the topic of last night.
Ouyang Yue sat up abruptly, immediately covering herself with her clothes again, and said angrily, "No, shut up!"
Baili Chen blinked: "Really nothing's wrong, why are you so agitated, my wife?"
"I'm annoyed by you." This Baili Chen is really annoying. Looking at him now, he doesn't look like a prince at all. Ouyang Yue considers herself to have quite good self-control, but she can't help it when she's with him. This man has the ability to drive people crazy.
A glint of light appeared in Baili Chen's eyes: "Really not?"
Ouyang Yue frowned: "Of course not, the man who would make me offer myself to him hasn't appeared yet."
Bai Lichen's lips curled slightly. This meant that his wife hadn't fallen for anyone yet. Although this made him a little dissatisfied, it was still much better than letting her have someone else on her mind. Thinking this, he sighed heavily and said, "Alas, I was delirious from the fever last night and don't remember very clearly. I have a feeling that something happened between us."
Ouyang Yue frowned: "No, and you don't need to talk to me about taking responsibility. I don't need it."
Baili Chen looked at her with a somewhat aggrieved expression: "But I vaguely remember you holding me in your arms first, and then touching me all over, it seemed... like you forced yourself on me... Did nothing really happen last night, my wife? I feel so weak all over now..."
Ouyang Yue's face immediately darkened as she stared at Baili Chen as if he were a monster. Baili Chen lay on the hay, yet his exposed body was still undeniably alluring. His lower body was covered by another garment, making it difficult to see clearly, but it seemed to reveal itself subtly, making it even more seductive. Baili Chen extended a white, jade-like finger and touched his lips: "Hmm, from here, and then down..." He pointed to his chest, "and down..." his stomach, "and below..." Although he didn't draw a line directly down, everyone knew where he was referring to.
Baili Chen blushed slightly: "I...I seem to remember that my wife had this and that with me. Does my wife not intend to take responsibility for me...?"
Ouyang Yue's lips twitched, and Baili Chen said pitifully, "So, my wife is just a hypocrite who only knows how to spout high-sounding words? Don't you want to take responsibility for what you've done?" As he spoke, Baili Chen turned around, a piece of clothing still hanging on one shoulder. His snow-white skin was flushed with a few intoxicating reds. He had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and a slightly upturned bottom... The way his shoulder twitched slightly was truly pitiful to see. However, Ouyang Yue's face was covered with black sweat and cold sweat.
Why is this man so shameless, making her want to beat him up? He can really spout nonsense, talking about this and that. But her mind couldn't help but wander to Baili Chen's fingers, lingering on his lips and chest, and she seemed to have some doubts. Ouyang Yue bit her lip and immediately came to her senses, hating him so much that she wanted to strangle this bastard who was spouting nonsense.
She had never seen such a shameless man: "Even if something really happens, it's the woman who suffers in this kind of thing. I don't care, so why should you?"
Baili Chen turned his head slightly and sighed, "You know I'm not in good health, and I don't know how long I'll live. Whether I can get married in the future is still uncertain. Of course, if I find someone, I'll hold on tight. It's rare to find someone who doesn't mind my sickly body. Cough cough, of course I'll try my best. My wife, you slept with me, so you have to take responsibility."
Ouyang Yue almost angrily gave the middle finger, cursing inwardly, "Responsible? What a load of rubbish! They didn't do anything!" Now, Ouyang Yue felt deep regret for her decision last night.
Ouyang Yue rolled her eyes, almost fainting from anger at Baili Chen. Baili Chen continued his verbal offensive: "Wife, I will remain chaste, so please take me."
"Fine! I'll grant your wish!" Ouyang Yue suddenly roared in anger, shoving Baili Chen to the ground. She then pressed her body against him, pressing her lips hard against his. However, it wasn't really a kiss. Ouyang Yue simply bit Baili Chen's lips hard as if venting her anger, quickly turning his already red lips swollen and bruised.